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Spinning Out (2024)

New! Available for the fall 2025!   Music from and inspired by: “In the End” by Linkin Park “El Dorado” by Thomas Bergersen and Nick…

A VERY Big Canvas (2024)

New! Available for the fall 2025!   Music from and inspired by: “Sunday” (from ‘Sunday in the Park with George’) by Stephen Sondheim “True Colors”…

Every Which Way (2024)

New! Available for the fall 2025!   Music from and inspired by: “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” by Journey “Clock Tower Parade” by Thomas Bergersen “Beautiful…

Everlasting (2024)

New! Available for the fall 2025!   Music from and inspired by: “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565” by Johann Sebastian Bach “Romeo…

EXOPlanet (2024)

New! Available for the fall 2025!   Music from and inspired by: “Serenada Schizophrana” by Danny Elfman “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera “Enterprising Young Men” by…

Prometheus (2024)

New! Available for the fall 2025!   Music from and inspired by: “Prometheus” by David Chappell “Awaken” by David Chappell “Set Fire to the Rain”…

A Friendly Wave (2024)

New! Available for fall 2025!   Music from and inspired by: “Hello Goodbye” by the Beatles “Hello” by Adele “La Mer” by Claude Debussy “Ma…

Two Faced (2024)

New! Available for fall 2025!   Music from or inspired by: “The Barber of Seville” by Gioacchino Rossini “Exile (feat. Bon Iver)” by Taylor Swift…

Singularity (2024)

New! Available for fall 2025!   Music from and inspired by: “Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden “Explosions” by Ellie Goulding “The Planets” by Gustav Holst…

Fragile (2024)

New! Available for fall 2025!   Music from and inspired by: “Povilno” by Adam “Last Resort” by Papa Roach “Ramalama Bang Bang” by Roisin Murphy…

The Crown (2024)

New! Available for fall 2025!   Music from and inspired by: “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Ian Stanley, Chris Hughes and Roland Orzabal…

Changing Seasons (2024)

New! Available for fall 2025!   Music from and inspired by: “It’s Not Goodbye” by Lucky Chops “California Dreamin” by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips…

Kellacabana (2024)

New! Available for fall 2025!   Music from and inspired by: “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow “California and Me” by Laufey “Moondance” by Van Morrison “Bad…

Never Alone (2024)

New! Available for fall 2025!   Music from and inspired by: “In the End” by Linkin Park “Nothing Else Matters” by Metallica “You Will be…

Letting Go (2024)

New! Available for Fall 2025!   Music from and inspired by: “Time to Say Goodbye” by Francesco Sartori, F. Peterson, and Lucio Quarantotto “It’s So…

Out of the Box (2024)

New! Available for fall 2025!   Music from and inspired by: “Beetlejuice (Main Title)” by Danny Elfman “Wink” by Daniel J. Licht “Everybody Wants to…

Legend (2024)

New! Available for fall 2025!   Music from and inspired by: “Legend of Zelda Main Title” by Shuki Levy and Haim Saban “Radioactive” by Imagine…

The Space Between (2023)

Music from and inspired by: “The Space Between” by the Dave Matthews Band “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers “Moonlight Sonata” by Ludwig van Beethoven…

Turning (2023)

Music from and inspired by: “Green” by Michael Torke “Brief Eternity” by Bobby McFerrin, Roger Cary Treece, and Donald Rosler “The Frozen Cathedral” by John…

RED (2023)

Music from and inspired by: “Romance (from ‘Lieutenant Kije, Op. 69’)” by Sergei Prokofiev “Teeth” by 5 Seconds of Summer “99 Luftballoons” by Carlo Karges…

SHIVER (2023)

Music from and inspired by: “Winter (from ‘The Four Seasons’)” by Antonio Vivaldi “Early Winter” by Gwen Stefani “Cold” by Matthew Hales and Lucy Schwartz…

Rise of Empires (2023)

Music from and inspired by: “Destiny of the Chosen” by John Hanson, Jeffrey N Fayman, and Yoav Goren “El Dorado” by Thomas Bergersen and Nick…

Seasons of Joy (2023)

Music from and inspired by: “Joyride” by Michael  Markowski “The Four Seasons” by Antonio Vivaldi “Black Hole Sun” by Chris Cornell “Symphony No. 9” by…

Outside the Lines (2023)

Music from and inspired by: “Strange” by Celeste “A True Passion (Genius: Picasso)” by Lorne Balfe and other original music by Craig Andrew Fitzpatrick  …

Because of Us (2023)

Music from and inspired by: “What a Wonderful World” by Robert Thiele and George David Weiss “Gabriel’s Oboe” by Ennio Morricone “Dance of the Knights…

Grace (2023)

Music from and inspired by: “Deliverance (Pulse)” by Thomas Bergersen and Nick Phoenix “Grace” by Arturo Gardelus “What a Wonderful World” by Robert Thiele and…

Second Star to the Right (2023)

All original music based on the story of “Peter Pan” Synopsis: Introduction: “Neverland” Mvt.1: “The Lost Boys” Mvt.2: “The Battle with Captain Hook” Mvt.3: “Flying…

Marching Band 101 (2023)

Music from and inspired by: “Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra” by Benjamin Britten “Clair de Lune” by Claude Debussy “Firebird Suite” by Stravinsky “Symphony…

mozARTrageous (2023)

Music from and inspired by: The Music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart “About Damn Time” by Lizzo “Rock me Amadeus” by Falco   Winds by Craig…

Teen Spirit (2023)

Music from and inspired by: “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana “What a Wonderful World” by Robert Thiele and George David Weiss “The Sound of…

Go Fish! (2023)

Music from and inspired by: “Aquarium” by Camille Saint-Seans “Ocean Eyes” by Billie Eilish and Finneas O Connell “La Mer” by Claude Debussy and original…

What’s the Matter (2022)

Music from and inspired by: “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen “Cambridge. 1963” by Johann Johannsson “Nitro” by Frank Ticheli “A Kaleidoscope of Mathematics” by James Horner…

Sun Child (2022)

Music from and inspired by: “Sun” by Thomas Bergersen “Nitro” by Frank Ticheli “Sun Shower” by Thomas Bergersen “Butterflies” by Thomas Bergersen   Winds by…

The Rain is Gone (2022)

Music from and inspired by: “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head” by Burt Bacharach “The Rite of Spring” by Stravinsky “I Can See Clearly Now”…

Crossing Over (2022)

Music from and inspired by: “Ghost Train Triptych” by Eric Whitacre “Cycle Song” by Imogen Heap “That Next Place” by Thomas Newman   Winds by…

Limelight (2022)

Music from and inspired by: “Limelight” by Rush “Applause” by Lady Gaga “Juke Box Here” by Foreigner “Bad Guy” by Billie Eilish “Shallow” from “A…

DING! (2022)

Music from and inspired by: “Alligator Alley” by Michael Daugherty “A Fateful Meeting” by James Newton Howard “Mvt 5 from Children’s Gallery” by Jay Kennedy…

Eyes on the Road (2022)

Music from and inspired by: “Ride” by Samuel Hazo Original music by Craig Andrew Fitzpatrick   Commissioned by the North Oldham Marching Band (KY)

SUPER! (2022)

Music from and inspired by: “Heroes” by David Bowie “Metropolis” by Gottfried Huppertz “On the Shoulders of Giants” by Peter Graham “Metropolis 1927” by Peter…

Liberte (2022)

Music from and inspired by: “Bird Set Free” by Sia “To Kill a Mockingbird – Main Title” by Elmer Bernstein “Fly Away Home” by  Pinkzebra…

Where there is Shadow (2022)

Music from and inspired by: “Starvation” by Thomas Bergersen “Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden Original Music by Craig Andrew Fitzpatrick   Commissioned by the Beech…

It’s a Mad World (2022)

Music from and inspired by: “Mad World” by Roland Orzabal “Creep” by Radiohead “Rise of the Black Curtain” by Audiomachine “Danse Macabre” by Camille Saint-Seans…

A Lap Around the Sun (2022)

Music from and Inspired by: “School’s Out” by Alice Cooper “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” Public Domain “Autumn Leaves” by Joseph Kosma, Jacques Prevert,…

PRIMAL (2022)

Music from and Inspired by: “How We Operate” by Gomez “The Echo Never Fades” by David Gillingham “Rite of Spring” Stravinsky “Black or White” by…

SUPERSTITIONS (2022)

Music from and Inspired by: “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder “Mirrors” by Justin Timberlake “Danse Macabre” by Camille Saint-Saens Original Music by Craig Andrew Fitzpatrick  …

In Storm and Sunshine (2022)

Music from and inspired by: “Thunderstruck” by ACDC “Umbrella” by Rihanna “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers “Aquarius / Let the Sunshine In” by Gerome…

(I’M)possible (2022)

Music from and inspired by: “Impossible is Possible” by Black Violin “Your Song” by Elton John “Story of My Life” by One Direction “I Bet…

HALLELUJAH (2021)

Available for Fall 2022 Music from and inspired by: “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen “Hallelujah” by George Frederick Handel “Savannah River Holiday” by Ron Nelson “Only…

sssssSLITHER (2021)

Available for Fall 2022 Music from and inspired by: “Starvation” by Thomas Bergersen “Danse Macabre” by Camille Saint-Saens “Waltz No. 2” by Dmitri Shostakovich (from…

The Travellers (2021)

Available for Fall 2022 Music from and inspired by: “Caravan” by Duke Ellington “Erghen Diado” by Joshua Samson, Maarten Ornstein, and G Van der Harst…

BILLIE (2021)

Available for Fall 2022 All music inspired by Billie Eilish Includes the songs: “Bad Guy” “Ocean Eyes” “Everything I Wanted” “All the Good Girls Go…

Still I Rise (2021)

Available for Fall 2022 Music from and inspired by: “Memories” by Lucky Chops (Daro Behroozi, Joshua Gawel, and Joshua Holcomb) “Rise Up” by Jennifer Decilveo…

Pure Imagination (2021)

Available Fall 2022 Music from and inspired by: “Pure Imagination” by Anthony Newley and Leslie Briscusse “New World Symphony” by Antonin Dvorak “Toccata and Fugue…

United We Stand (2021)

Available for Fall 2022 Music from and inspired by: “Requiem” from Band of Brothers by Michael Kamen “Sanctuary” by Frank Ticheli “Empire State of Mind…

Bloom (2021)

Available for Fall 2022 Music from and inspired by: “People” from Funny Girl by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill “Because” by Paul McCartney and John…

Moving On (2020) Winter Winds

Music from and inspired by: “Closing Time” as performed by Semisonic Original music by Craig Andrew Fitzpatrick   Arrangements by Craig Andrew Fitzpatrick Backing Tracks…

BuZZZZZZ (2021)

Available for Fall 2022 Music from and inspired by: “Honex” by Rupert Gregson-Williams (from the “BEE Movie”) “Flight of the Bumblebee” by Nikolai Rimsky Korsakoff…

Where I Call Home (2021)

Available for Fall 2022 Music from and inspired by:   “Simple Gifts” Traditional “Shenandoah” Traditional “Home” by Phillip Phillips Original music by Craig Andrew Fitzpatrick…

Limelight (2020)

Music from and inspired by: “Shallow” from “A Star is Born” “All by Myself” by Eric Carmen and Sergei Rachmoninoff “Limelight” by Neil Peart, Geddy…

Hypnotica (2021)

Available for Fall 2022   Music from and inspired by: “Pegasus” Thomas Bergersen “The Water Goblin” by Antonin Dvorak “Undying Love” by Thomas Bergersen “Rise…

What Goes Up (2021)

Available for Fall 2022   Music from and inspired by: “In the Air Tonight” by Phil Collins “1000 Airplanes on the Roof” by Philip Glass…

BREAK (2020)

Music from and inspired by:   “Shallow” from “A Star is Born” “Memories” by Luck Chops “A Kaleidoscope of Mathematics” by James Horner (from “A…

Beautiful (2021)

Available for Fall 2022 Music from and inspired by: “What Makes You Beautiful” by One Direction “Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars “Shut…

Avian (2021)

Available for Fall 2022 Music from and inspired by: “Kingfishers Catch Fire, Mvt. 2” by John Mackey “Let there be Peace on Earth” by Jill…

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The Power of Two (2021)

Available for Fall 2022 Music from and inspired by: “Angels in the Architecture” by Frank Ticheli “All by Myself” by Eric Carmen and Sergei Rachmaninoff…

Breathe into Life (2021)

Available for Fall 2022 Music from and inspired by: “Mad World” by Roland Orzabal “Thais Meditation” by Jules Massenet “Canned Heat” by Jamiroquai   Version…

Of Light and Love (2021)

Available for Fall 2022 Music from and inspired by” “Symphony No. 10, Mvt 2” by Dmitri Shostakovich “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers “Let the…

Beyond the Sea (2020)

Music from and inspired by:   “Nemo Egg (Main Title)” by Thomas Newman (from “Finding Nemo”) “Galop” by Dmitri Shostakovich (from Moscow, Cheremuski, OP. 105)…

ICEWORLD (2019)

Music from and inspired by:   “Ocean Princess” by Thomas Bergersen “Cosi Fan Tutti” K. 558 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart “The Waltz” by Jeffrey Fayman…

Unbalanced (2019)

Music from and inspired by:   “Blow it Up, Start Again” by Jonathan B. Newman “Asylum” by Andrew David Perkins “Wild Nights” from “Harmonium” by…

Candyland (2019)

Music from and inspired by: “That’s a Wrap” by Thomas Bergersen “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” by Pyotr Tchaikovsky “Beauty Within” by Mark Petrie…

Bridges > Walls (2019)

Music from and inspired by: “Stand” by Ryan Lott “The Chairman Dances” by John Adams “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Paul Simon “Another Brick in…

Beneath the Surface (2019)

Music from and inspired by: “Saro” by Samuel Amidon “My Body is a Cage” by Edwin Butler, William Butler, Regine Chassagne, Jeremy Gara, Timothy Kingbury,…

Off With Their Heads (2019)

Music from and inspired by: “Heaven & Earth” by Thomas Bergersen and Nicholas Phoenix “Suite for Variety Orchestra” by Dimitri Shostakovich “Everybody Wants to Rule…

From the New World (2019)

Music from and inspired by: “New World Symphony” by Antonin Dvorak “New World” by Lars Von Trier, Bjork Gudmundsdottir, and Sigurjon Birgir Sigurdsson   Commissioned…

Pinball (2019)

Music from and inspired by: “Pinball Wizard” by Peter Townshend “Overture” (from Tommy) by Peter Townshend “Pinball” by Craig Andrew Fitzpatrick and Cole Williams “Short…

Illuminations (2019)

Music from and inspired by: “Nightmare” by Jonathan Seward, James Sullivan, Brian Haner, Zachary Baker, and Matthew Sanders “Symphony Fantastique” by Hector Berlioz “The Sleeping…

To Dream (2019)

Music from and inspired by: “Sweet Dreams” by Jack White, Annie Lennox, and David Stewart “Requiem for a Dream” by Clint Mansell “A Million Dreams”…

Wheel (2019)

Music from and inspired by: “Noisy Wheels of Joy” by Eric Whatacre “Spinning Wheel” by David Clayton Thomas “Wheels on the Bus” traditional and original…

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The Ties that Bind (2019)

Music from and inspired by: “Simple Gifts” traditional “Angels in the Architecture” by Frank Ticheli “Slalom” by Carter Pann “Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters” by…

A Million Dreams (2019)

Music from and inspired by: “A Million Dreams” (The Greatest Showman) by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul “Waltz of the Flowers” by Piotr Ilich Tchaikovsky…

Above the Horizon (2019)

Music from and Inspired by: “Married Life” from “UP” by Michael Giacchino “Aerodynamics” by David Gillingham   Commissioned by the Truman (MO) High School Marching…

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Progression (2019)

All Original Music Part 1: “The Industrial Revolution” Part 2: “Hymn to the Townspeople” Part 3: “Modern and Future City”     Commissioned by the…

aROUND (2019) Winter Winds

Music from and inspired by: “Exit Music” (for a film) by Philip Selway, Jonathan Richard, Guy Greenwood, Thomas Yorke, Edward O’brian, and Colin Greenwood “Row,…

The Bell Tower (2018)

Music from and inpired by: “The New Moon in the Old Moons Arms” by Michael Kamen “Dragonland” by Thomas Bergersen “Jupiter Ascending – 4th Mvt.”…

Mirage (2018)

Music from and inspired by: “Allegro Barbaro” by Bela Bartok “Signal to Noise” by Peter Gabriel “New World” by Bjork “Mirage” by Craig Andrew Fitzpatrick…

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Make Your Mark (2018)

Music from and inspired by: “Fanfare for the Common Man” by Aaron Copland “Better Place” by Rachel Platten “Joy” by Joe Curiale   More show…

When the Clock Strikes 12 (2018)

Music from and inspired by: “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” by Paul Dukas “Danse Macabre” by Camille Saint-Saens “Round Midnight” by Thelonius Monk “Thriller” by Michael Jackson…

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The Divided Line (2018)

“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach “Chandelier” by Sia Furler “The Divided Line” by Craig Andrew Fitzpatrick   More show info…

Spark of Invention (2018)

Music from and inspired by: “Lux Aurumque” by Eric Whitacre “Pure Imagination” by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse “15 Two-Part Inventions: No. 13” by Johann…

The Road Not Taken (2018)

Music from and inspired by: “The Imitation Game” by Alexandre Desplat “Vesuvius” by Frank Ticheli “Thy Hymn of Axciom” by Shih Cynthia Yih “Fly to…

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Within (2018)

Original music inspired by “Amazing Grace” and the the commissioning schools alma mater and fight song. Show Movements: Introduction: “The New Warriors” Part 1: “Courage”…

As the Bell Tolls (2018)

Music from and inspired by: “The Frozen Cathedral” by John Mackey “Russian Christmas Music” by Alfred Reed “Symphonic Metamorphosis: II. Turandot, Scherzo” by Paul Hindemith…

Uncaged (2018)

Music from and inspired by: “Bird on the Wire” by Leonard Cohen “Symphony No. 2” by Gustav Mahler “Carnival of the Animals” by Camille Saint-Saens…

Slither (2018)

Music from and inspired by: “Ah-ha” by Imogen Heap “Symphony Fantastique” by Hector Berlioz “Slither” by Craig Andew Fitzpatrick   More show info coming soon!…

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The Way to Normal (2017)

Music from and inspired by: “Magic” by Ben Folds “Army” by Ben Folds “Effington” by Ben Folds   More info and recording soon!   Commissioned…

Out of Time (2017)

Music from and inspired by: “Arrival of the Birds” by Dominic Peter Smith and Jason Swinscoe “Clock Tower Parade” by Thomas Bergersen “Symphony No.4″ and…

Up in the Air (2017)

Music from and inspired by: “Fly to Paradise” by Eric Whitacre with lyrics by David Norona “The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra” by Benjamin…

Transcendent (2017)

Music from and inspired by: “Symphony No. 11” by Dimitri Shostakovich “Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine” by Eric Whitacre “A Movement for Rosa” by…

Why So Blue (2017)

Music from and inspired by: “Symphony No. 7” by Ludwig Van Beethoven “Requiem Mass in D Minor” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart “Blue Skies” by Irving…

Into the Light (2017)

Music from and inspired by: “Egmont Overture” by Ludwig Van Beethoven “Moodlight Sonata” by Ludwig Van Beethoven “Lux Arumque” by Eric Whitacre “Fly to Paradise”…

The Fire Within (2017)

Music from and inspired by: “Firebird Suite” by Igor Stravinsky “Symphony No. 3” by Aaron Copland Commissioned by the Penn (IN) High School Marching Band

The Red Brick Road (2017)

Music from and inspired by: “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Harold Arlen and Ey Harburg “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” by Elton John “Creep” by Radiohead…

1000 Steps (2017)

Music from and inspired by: “Symphony No. 8” (Unfinished) by Franz Schubert “The Scientist” by Coldplay “Machine” from “Symphony No. 5” by William Bolcom Commissioned…

ACCUSED (2017)

Music from and inspired by: “Corsican Litany” by Vaclav Nelhybel “My Immortal” by Evanescence “Dies Irae” from Verdi’s “Requiem” Commissioned by the Dwight D. Eisenhower…

TORN (2017)

Music from and inspired by” “Torn” by Natalie Imbruglia “Torn” by Craig Andrew Fitzpatrick “Ode to Joy” Ludwig Van Beethoven “Torn” by Nathan Lanier Commissioned…

Redemption (2017)

Music from and inspired by: “Fly to Paradise” by Eric Whitacre with lyrics by David Norona “Redemption” by Craig Andrew Fitzpatrick Winds and Front Ensemble…

Perpetuo (2017)

Music from and inspired by: “Primacy of Number” by Philip Glass “The Immovable Do” by Percy Grainger “We’re Not Gonna Take It” by Twisted Sister…

A Joy to Behold (2017)

Music from and inspired by: “Ode to Joy” Ludwig Van Beethoven The Theme from “Modern Times” by Charles Chaplin “Beautiful Day” by U2 Commissioned by…

States of Mind (2017)

Music from and inspired by: “Equus” by Eric Whitacre “What if” by Eric Whitacre “Asphalt Cocktail” by John Mackey (see www.ostimusic.com) Battery by Cole Williams…

The Knight (2017)

Music from and inspired by: “The Knight” by Craig Andrew Fitzpatrick “Apres Moi” by Regina Spektor Commissioned by the Mt. Vernon (IN) High School Band

Red Sky (2017)

Music From and Inspired by: “Songs of Sailor and Sea” by Robert W. Smith Commissioned by the Chapin (TX) High School Band

Rise Above (2017)

Music from and inspired by: “Fanfare for Full Fathom Five” by John Mackey (see www.ostimusic.com) “A Movement for Rosa” by Mark Camphouse” “Rise” by Katy…

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RachON&OFF

Music from and inspired by: “We Will Rock You” by Brian Harold May “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini”, “Piano Concerto No. 3 in D…

Moon Shadows (2017) Grade 4

Finalist in the  National  Band  Association 2018 Merrill Jones Composition Contest for concert band. Commissioned for the 2017 Morton Jr. High School 8th Grade Band…

ENTER SANDMAN (2016)

Music from and inspired by: “Enter Sandman”, “Nothing Else Matters”, and “One” by Metallica “Sleep” by Eric Whatacre   Commissioned by the Illinois State University…

UNTAMED (2016)

Music from and Inspired by: “Grant them Eternal Rest” by Andrew Boysen Jr. “Instinctive Travels” by Andrew Markowski   Commissioned by the Morton (IL) High…

ENDANGERED (2016)

Music from and Inspired by: “Wine-Dark Sea” by John Mackey “Peer Gynt Suite No. 1” by Edvard Grieg “Here Comes the Flood” by Peter Gabriel…

ETERNAL (2016)

Music inspired by and from: “Symphony No. 3”, “Quiet City”, and “Appalachian Spring” by Aaron Copland   Commissioned by the Henry Clay (KY) High School…

WRAPPED (2016)

Music from and inspired by: “Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night” by Eliot Del Borgo “Lost Vegas” by Michael Daugherty “Scary Monsters and…

TOXIC (2016)

Music from and inspired by: “Toxic” by Britney Spears “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons   Percussion by Matt Filosa   Commissioned by the Clover (SC) High…

COLOR 2 (2016)

Music inspired by and from: “Instinctive Travels” by Michael Markowski and the music of Beethoven   Commissioned by the Dublin Coffman (OH) High School Band

CONFLICT (2016)

Music inspired by and from” “Angels in the Architecture” by Ticheli “The Hymn of Acxiom” by Cynthia Yih Shih “Leap of Faith” by Craig Fitzpatrick…

UNPLUGGED (2016)

Music from and inspired by: “Concerto for Wind Ensemble, MVT 5” by Steven Bryant “The Rite of Spring” by Igor Stravinsky “Appalachian Spring” by Aaron…

5IVE (2016)

Music from and inspired by: “Take Five” by Brubeck “Mars” from “The Planets” by Holst “Symphony No. 5 ” by Mahler “Symphony No. 5” by…

RITUAL (2016)

Music Includes: “Arabesque” by Samuel Hazo and original music by Craig Fitzpatrick   Commissioned by the Greenwood (SC) High School Marching Band

Snowfall (2016)

Music Inspired by: “The New Moon in the Old Moon’s Arms” by Michael Kamen “Snow Caps” by Richard Saucedo “The Frozen Cathedral” by John Mackey…

BLOOM (2016)

Music Inspired by: “Habanera” from Carmen Suite No. 2 by Bizet “Kiss from a Rose” by Seal “Go, Lovely Rose” by Eric Whitacre and original…

AIR (2016)

Music Inspired by: “Billy the Kid” Ballet Suite by Aaron Copland “Dust in the Wind” by Kerry Livgren and original music by Craig Fitzpatrick  …

Classically Twisted (2016)

Music Inspired by: “Kashmir” by Bonham, Plant, and Page “Crazy Train” by Daisley, Osbourne, and Rhodes “Symphony No. 9” by Beethoven “Jupiter” from the Planets…

Which Witch (2016)

Music inspired by: “No One Mourns the Wicked” and “Defying Gravity” by Stephen Schwartz from “Wicked” “Children Will Listen” and “The Last Midnight” by Stephen…

Open Your Eyes (2015)

Inspired by “Redline Tango” and “Hymn to a Blue Hour” by John Mackey, “A-ha” by Imogen Heap, and the theme from “The Newsroom” by Thomas…

Weathering the Storm (2014)

Original music composer and inspired by “Into the Storm” by Robert W. Smith, “Cloudburst” by Eric Whitacre, and “Somewhere over the Rainbow”. Commissioned by the…

Seven (2014)

Inspired by “Luck be a Lady Tonight” and Beethoven’s 7th Symphony. Commissioned by the LincolnWay West High School Marching Band (IL)

1001 Nights (2014)

“1001 Nights” uses the music of Scheherazade to paint a picture of Persia and the tales told by Scheherazade during the long night she met…

synchroniCITY (2014)

“synchroniCITY” is the sonic portrait of the hustle and bustle of life in the city. The show starts with the calm of sunrise as everything…

RISE (2013)

Show Movements: I – “Originate / RISE to Existence” II – “Grow / RISE / Intensify” III – “SunRISE” IV – “To RISE Agains” V…

The Outcast (2013)

MVT. 1 – “Somethings Different” MVT. 2 – “Finding Acceptance” MVT. 3 – “Acceptance” Music Selections: “The Swan” by Camille Saint-Saens “Going Home” from the…

DIS(appear) (2013)

What if one of the marching band members vanished mid-show? This music takes you through all emotions – shock, anger, worry, loss and regain of…

Leap of Faith (2015)

Commissioned for the Western State Colorado University Wind Symphony directed by Michael Flynn and Solo Marimba, Greg Haynes Premiere January 28, 2016 at the Colorado Music Educators Conference…

Exhibition (2015)

Selections include: “Pictures at an Exhibition” by Modest Mussorgsky “Fetes” and “Nuages” by Claude Debussy “Clair de Lune” by Claude Debussy “Asphalt Cocktail” by John…

Collide (2015)

Musical selections include: Mvt 1: “Ants Marching” by Dave Matthews and Beethoven’s 9th Symphony Mvt 2: “Secrets” by Ryan Tedder and Beethoven’s 5th Symphony Mvt…

Across (2015)

Selections include: “With Heart and Voice” by David Gillingham “London Bridge is Falling Down” traditional “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Paul Simon   Commissioned by…

Dream within a Dream (2015)

Selections include: “Dreamland” Michael Markowski “Pure Imagination” Fiona Apple Version “Dreaming with a Broken Heart” by John Mayer “Sweet Dreams” by Marilyn Manson “Sleepers Awake”…

From Sea to Shining Sea (2015)

Music from and inspired by: “America the Beautiful” traditional “New York, New York” “Cajun Folk Songs” Ticheli “Simple Gifts” traditional “Billy the Kid Suite” Aaron…

Steampunk (2015)

Selections Include: “Billy the Kid” by Aaron Copland “Tempered Steel” by Charles Rochester Young “Blow It Up, Start Again” by Jonathan Newman “Lacrimosa” by Mozart…

Spartan (2015)

All original music inspired by the life of the Spartan warrior.   Commissioned by the South Paulding High (GA) School Marching Band

Ready, Set, Go! (2015)

Musical Selections: “Powerhouse” by Raymond Scott “Transformed” by James Horner “Metroplex” by Robert Sheldon   Commissioned by the Millard West (NE) High School Marching Band

Invention (2015)

Partial Show – More info Soon! Includes the following selections: “Sensemaya” by Revueltas “Hymn to Acxiom” by Vienna Teng Contact me if interested in completing…

UGGO (2015)

Music Selections: “There’s No Place Like Home” by Michael Giachino “The Swan” by Camille Saint-Saens “Going Home” from the New World Symphony by Dvorak and other…

Reflections (2015)

Includes the following selections: “Say Something” by A Great Big World “Equus” by Eric Whitacre “Negative Love” from “Harmonium” by John Adams “A Time to…

Whodunit? (2015)

Music from and inspired by: Theme from “City of Angels” Cy Coleman “It Had to be You” “Mack the Knife” “Rhapsody in Blue” Gershwin  …

Story of My Life (2015)

Music from and Inspired by: “Story of My Life” One Direction “Swan Lake” “Romeo and Juliet” “Cannon in D” Beethoven’s 5th Symphony   Commissioned by…

Beyond the Machine (2015)

Original music and music inspired by “One Life Beautiful” by Julie Giroux Part 1: “In the Collective” Part 2: “Awakening” Part 3: “Beyond the Machine”…

Wonderland (2012)

Wonderland is the dark and mysterious journey of a conflicted Alice as she discovers her strength from within. The musical nuance in the singing and…

One Small Step. . . (2015)

Selections include: “The Planets” by Gustav Holst “New World Symphony” by Dvorak “Coming Home” by Shawn Carter, Jermaine Cole, Alexander Grant and Holly Brook  …

Forty Winks (2015)

Inspired by “Pure Imagination”, “Clair de Lune”, and “Awake My Soul” by Mumford and Sons. Part 1: “Dozing Off” Part 2: “Deep Dark Sleep” Part…

Out of the Blue (2014)

Inspired by the Music of Frank Ticheli, John Mackey, One Rebublic, and Beethoven.   Commissioned by the Chapin (TX) High School Marching Band  

Escape Yourself (2014)

Based on the music “Say Something” by A Great Big World, “Equus” by Eric Whitacre, “Harmonium: Negative Love” by John Adams, “Enigma Variations” by Edward…

Suspicious Minds (2014)

Inspired by “Suspicious Minds” by Elvis Presley, “Allegro Barbaro” by Bela Bartok, and “Lacrimosa” from Mozart’s “Requiem”. Commissioned by the North Augusta High School Marching…

STOP and GO (2014)

Music taken from and inspired by “Lex”, “Niagara Falls”, and “Red Cape Tango” by Michael Daugherty Commissioned by the Monarch (CO) High School Marching Band

All In (2014)

Music inspired by “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” by and Leo Robin and “Jar of Hearts” by Christina Perri. Commissioned by the North Oldham (KY)…

Water Cycle (2014)

Inspired by “Cloudburst” by Whitacre, “The Four Sections” by Steve Reich, Claire de Lune” by Debussy, “Ye Banks and Braes” by Grainger, and “Asphalt Cocktail”…

Moonstruck (2014)

Original music inspired by Beethoven’s “Moonlight” Sonata and Van Morrison’s “Moondance” Commissioned by the 2014 Rockbridge High School (MO) Marching Band

What’s the Bright Idea (2014)

Music inspired by “Baba O’Riley” by The Who, “Pure Imagination” by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, “New World Symphony” by Antonin Dvorak, Beethoven’s 5th Symphony,…

One Wild Ride (2014)

Inspired by the “Short Ride In a Fast Machine” by John Adams, “Equus” by Eric Whitacre, “Hymn to a Blue Hour” by John Mackey, “Seven…

The Journey Back (2014)

Music from and inspired by music from “Life is a House” by Mark Isham and “Home” by Phillip Phillips. Commissioned by the Skiatook (OK) High…

French Portraits (2014)

Inspired by the music from “Les Mis” and the composers Ravel, Debussy, Satie, and Saint-Saens.   Commissioned by the Carl Sandburg (IL) High School Marching…

Ascension (2014)

Insired by “Bring Me to Life” and “Lacrimosa” by Evanescence and Mozart’s “Requiem” Commissioned by the Monticello High School Marching Band (IL)

CHROMA (2014)

Original music inspired by “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “Alone in a Crowd” by Jeff Beal   Commissioned by the Beech Grove (IN) High School…

Blank Slate (2014)

Music inspired by “Sunday in the Park with George” by Stephen Sondheim, “Alone in a Crowd” by Jeff Beal, “No Leaf Clover” by Metallica, and…

Seas the Day (2014)

“Seas the Day” depicts the excitement and challenges of setting out to sea for the first time. Excitement, beauty, apprehension, and some danger are all…

Imagine If (2013)

Music Based on “Imagine” by John Lennon, “Mad World” by Roland Orzabal, “Corynorhinus” from Batman Begins, and “Fix You” by Coldplay. Commissioned by the Millard…

What Dreams are Made of (2013)

Show music based on “Sleep” by Eric Whitacre, “Harrison’s Dream” by Peter Graham, “Dreamland” by Michael Markowski, and “Sleepers Awake” by Bach.   Commissioned by…

Twisted Metal (2013)

Music inspired by “Lux Arumque” by Eric Whitacre, “Asphalt Cocktail” by John Mackey, Iron Man, and Crazy Train.   Commissioned by the Edwardsville (IL) High School Marching…

The Road to Home (2013)

Music from: Band of Brothers by Michael Kamen “Sanctuary” by Frank Ticheli “Going Home” from The New World Symphony by Dvorak “Home” by Phillip Philips…

In the News (2013)

Part 1: “Introducing the “Newsboy” Character” Part 2: “Stock Market Crash / WWII” Part 3: “The 60’s – JFK / MLK / Apollo Launch /…

Flight (2013)

All of us dream. “Flight” takes us on the journey of a young inventor who dreams of flying one night. However, this story doesn’t end…

Trail Magic (2013)

Every year several thousand ambitious people set out to hike the Appalachian Trail from end to end. For many, it’s a lifelong dream, for many…

[JUNGST]APOSED (2013)

Here is my new piece “(Jungst)APOSED” for concert band. It was written for the Morton Jr. High School 8th Grade band. The title is derived…

Blue (2012)

Selections include: “Blue Shades” by Frank Ticheli “Hymn to a Blue Hour” by John Mackey (Check out his Website!) “Blue Rondo a la Turk” by…

Blessings (2012)

Based on and inspired by the Doxology (or Old 100th), Amazing Grace, Blessings by Laura Story, and the music of Bach. This show concept was…

Crossroads (2012)

Music based on Philip Glass’s “Heroes” Symphony and “Dead and Gone” by T.I. and Justin Timberlake More info Soon! For the 2012 Forte Drum and…

Patterns (2012)

Based on the music from Cirque du Soleil Drumline by Robert Hornsby More info Coming Soon! Commissioned by the Texas City High School Marching Band…

Young Persons Guide (2012)

When Benjamin Britten wrote “A Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra” he used Purcell’s famous theme from “A Moor’s Revenge.” We wanted to use the…

Urban Sprawl (2012)

The idea for “Urban Sprawl” started with the location of of the commissioning school, at the cross-roads of suburban and country living. The first movement…

The Hunger Games (2011)

Inspired by the first book in the highly popular book series “The Hunger Games”, and the music of Richard Danielpour’s “Celestial Night” and Coldplay’s “Fix…

Free Rein (2011)

Based on Hanz Zimmer’s music from the animated motion picture “Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron” Commissioned by the United Township High School Marching Band, IL

The Missing Piece (2011)

“The Missing Piece” is a show about searching and finding yourself. The show consists of original music and music inspired by Imogen Heap’s “Hide and…

Contagion (2011)

First there was one….then two…then four….then sixteen…then finally all are consumed and Contagion is everywhere. Much like the music of JS Bach in the 1700’s,…

Shattered (2011)

Original music inspired by the music of Mahler, Glass, Wagner, and Bruckner. Shattered Dreams? Broken Heart? The emotion of these events are different for all….

Se7en (2011)

Se7en is a show depicting the 7 deadly sins. The use of various musical styles and well as metric groupings of seven help connect the…

Trapped! (2011)

Imprisoned… Restricted… Pressured… Powerless… Manipulated… TRAPPED! “Trapped!” explores these situations and feelings. This show imposes itself on you and never lets go! While still having…

Whirl (2011)

“Whirl” is the result of a fun collaborative project with my wife’s 6th grade beginning band in Morton, Illinois. As part of her beginning band…

Night (2010)

“Night” is the result of a fun collaborative project with my wife’s 6th grade beginning band in Morton, Illinois. As part of her beginning band…

Duality (2010)

Music composed and arranged from: Simple Gifts Angels in the Architecture – Ticheli Ave Maria – Beibl Video of the 2011 Wisconsin Class 4A State…

The Ribbon (2010)

Inspired by the men and women who serve our country, and containing original music and music inspired by “Between the Lines” by Sara Bareilles. Commissioned…

Major League (2010)

Music composed and arranged from: Music from “The Natural” October – Whitacre Pastime – Jack Stamp Commissioned by the 2010 Normal Community High School Marching…

Ring of Fire (2010)

Inspired by various regions around the Pacific Rim, all the music is based on appropriate folk tunes and regional influences. Part 1: The Americas (South,…

Derailed (2009)

Music composed and arranged from: Ghost Train – Whitacre Kingfishers Catch Fire – Mackey (Please visit his website!) Commissioned by the Waseca High School Marching…

Finding Sanctuary (2009)

Works contained: Verdi’s Requiem John Mackey’s “Asphalt Cocktail” Eric Whitacre’s “Water Night” Commissioned by the Cypress Ridge High School Band

From Dusk to Dawn (2009)

Music composed and arranged from: Wild Nights – Adams Sleep – Whitacre Harrison’s Dream – Graham New Century Dawn – Gillingham Commissioned by the United…

For Every Action (2009)

Titled after Newtons third law of motion, “For Every Action” is designed to show both musical and visual interaction. The concepts of one theme motivating…

The River (2008)

Winds and most front ensemble composed and arranged by Craig Andrew Fitzpatrick Drumline by Kent Rausch Commissioned by the Blue Springs Golden Regiment, Missouri

On The Edge (2008)

Music based on Eric Whitacre’s “October”, Samuel Barber’s “Medea’s Dance of Vengeance” and “Symphony No. 1” Winds and front ensemble composed and arranged by Craig…

All In (2008)

Original music based on themes from “Money” by Pink Floyd, “Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson, “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers, and “All In” from the…

Journey Into Darkness (2008)

Winds and front ensemble (outline) composed and arranged by Craig Fitzpatrick Percussion by Jim Bailey This show is now available directly from fitzpatrickmusic.net! Commissioned by…

A Changed Anthem (2008)

The 2001 version was premiered by the Air Force Band of Mid at America at the 2005 NBA Young Composer Mentor Project in conjunction with the Bands…

Famous Daves (2006)

The Music of Dave Mathews, Dave Holsinger, and Dave Brubeck Tunes to be included: Two Step by Dave Mathews, Liturgical Dances by David Holsinger, and…

After Silence (2006)

“After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music” ~Aldous Huxley Music can communicate with people in a way that few things…

All Things (2005)

“All things…” for concert band, is a setting of the traditional tune “All things bright and beautiful”. The melody, while undergoing quite a few variations…

With Honors (2005)

This work was written in honor of the late Frederick Fennell. Fennell was a man of great energy when he conducted, even up to the…

E-Motions (2004)

Winds and Pit Percussion by Craig Fitzpatrick Drumline by Robert Hornsby Part I: Fantasia In G (Joy) by Timothy Mahr Part II: Nessun Dorma (Love)…

Northern Neighbors (2004)

“Northern Neighbors” is a short concert march of intermediate difficulty level. The work uses the hymn “O Canada” in its construction, thus providing the title…

Expression (2004)

This beautiful work recreates the sound of a piano with the sustain pedal down. The plaintive sounds of the opening give way to a warm…

Quadrilaterals (2003)

Quadrilaterals is my most recently completed large-scale orchestral composition. It was completed while I was at the University of Illinois finishing my master of music…

Gladitor (2002)

Original Music by Hans Zimmer (2002) Winds and Pit Percussion by Craig Fitzpatrick Pit Percussion and Drumline by Dr. Walter Parks Part I: The Might…

Einzelstucke (2002)

Einzelstucke is a 5 movement work for saxophone quartet. The work einzelstucke is German for individual pieces. The first for movements are focus on particular…

Misplacements (2002)

An Algorithmic Composition for the Disklavier Misplacements is a quazi minimalist composition for the disklavier. It incorporates repetition and phasing as primary compositional elements. The…

Appario (2002)

Appario is Latin for attainment. In this piece for chamber orchestra and steel drum ensemble, the steel drums function as “outsiders” trying to attain common…

The Planets (2001)

Winds by Craig Fitzpatrick Part I: Introduction Part II: Jupiter: Bringer of Jollity Part III: Venus: Bringer of Peace Part IV: Drum Feature Part V:…

Psalm 150 (2001)

Psalm 150 is a work for solo baritone voice, string quintet, and piano. It uses the text of Psalm 150 in Latin. Tim Karth, baritone,…

Subliminal Designs (2001)

Subliminal Designs, a concerto for clarinet and chamber orchestra, was composed by means of visual representation of the desired music outcome. Tessitura, rhythmic intensity, timbre,…

Time (2000)

Finalist in the 2001 Morton Gould Young Composer Awards Text by Robert Creeley In Time I tried to represent both the constant and relative aspects…

Cogitation (2000)

For Solo Clarinet and Marimba Cogitation, for solo clarinet and marimba, was written for Kristy Papak (Domico) and Christopher Domico. Both parts contain virtuosic, technical…

Four Seasons (2000)

Spring to be posted soon! Written for solo flute and piano, emerged from a smaller compositional project, an exercise in impressionistic style which resulted in…

Gehenna (1999)

Gehenna, for tuba quartet, has three sections. The first is a fugue-like exploration of the melodic idea. The second is a short segment using the…

Images (1999)

For strings, winds, and percussion Images began as a harmonic progression of fifteen chords that, through various voice-leading techniques, expanded to seventy-five. Images begins with…